Young girls who have the misfortune of entering the juvenile justice system are finding ways to get their lives back on track thanks to one local organization. The PACE Center for Girls has changed the life trajectory for thousands of young ladies.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Chief Operating Officer, Yessica Cancel, talks about their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Most of us dread – or relish – discussing sensitive topics like politics or religion with friends and neighbors, but one local organization believes it can be done in a peaceful and civil manner.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Liz Joyner, Executive Director of The Village Square, talks about how they find a positive balance.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Florida students spend a majority of their time studying for yearly standardized tests like the FCAT, which can be crucial in determining whether they graduate.
But for those students who may not have the fortune of passing that exam, one State Senator is giving them an alternative to making it to graduation.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Senator Bill Montford talks to us about some new measures that can help struggling students.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Illuminating the past, present, and future of the state of Florida.
That’s the goal of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, which celebrates its 40th anniversary.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Museum Director Tiffany Baker talks about their work and their new exhibits.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Inspiring girls to become strong, smart, and bold. That’s the goal of one local organization, which has already benefitted thousands of young ladies and their families for decades.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Niki Kelly, Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Bay County, discusses their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Those who are elderly often get hit with unforeseen costs.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Representative Lori Berman talks about how she’s working on extending sales tax holidays to certain items for the elderly.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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According to an internal audit, more than 57,000 veterans have not been scheduled for an initial appointment with the US Department of Veteran Affairs. Rep. Jon Runyan (R-NJ) discusses this delay in healthcare access for our returning servicemen and women. Visit Rep. Runyan on the web at www.Runyan.house.gov

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According to the International Labor Organization, 27 million people are involved in human trafficking. Laurel Bellows of the American Bar Association's Human Trafficking Task Force addresses this growing trend. To learn more, visit the American Bar Association on the web at www.ambar.org/trafficking

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More than 20 million Americans cope with vision loss, and that number is growing due to baby boomers reaching retirement age and beyond and higher survival rates for premature babies, many with multiple disabilities. Paul Schroeder of American Foundation for the Blind discusses efforts to be sure that technology is accessible to this population.
Schroeder stated, "Vision loss...can be very tough and it is difficult for people to adjust to. Most people lose their site... as they are aging."
Visit American Foundation for the Blind at www.AFB.org.

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Helping to raise the next generation of leaders. Ryan Manion, President of the Travis Manion Foundation, discusses a program that is partnering young people with the military community to develop strong core values.
Manion stated, "Our veteran community and our military community as a whole are a shining examples of leadership and character."
Visit the Travis Manion Foundation on the web at www.TravisManion.org or www.Facebook.com/TravisManionFoundation or follow on twitter at www.twitter.com/TMFoundation.

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